Patents by Inventor Timothy P. Clegg

Timothy P. Clegg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8341858
    Abstract: An article of print media that includes an electronic module that has at least one chip for storing data and for controlling the electronic module and first means for closing the electronic module such that at least a first video is shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Patent number: 8342412
    Abstract: A transaction product includes an enclosure, an account identifier and an electrical circuit. The enclosure defines an aperture. The account identifier is at least one of connected to or enclosed within the enclosure and links the transaction product to an account or record. The account identifier is machine readable. The electrical circuit includes a flexible circuit member, wherein the flexible circuit member extends through the aperture defined by the enclosure such that a first portion of the flexible circuit member is coupled to an outside surface of the enclosure and a second portion of the flexible circuit member is positioned inside the enclosure. Other cards, products, assemblies and methods of using such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Schacherer, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija, Ted C. Halbur
  • Publication number: 20120323823
    Abstract: A transaction product includes a paddle, a string, a ball, and an account identifier. The paddle defines an enlarged portion and an elongated handle extending from the enlarged portion. The paddle is formed as a single piece of material. The string defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the string is coupled to the paddle. The ball is coupled to the second end of the string and is configured to bounce on the paddle. The account identifier is statically connected to the paddle and links the paddle to at least one of an account and a record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Albers, Robert Jerome Weaver, Melissa M. Andrykowski, Marta Harding, Jessica D. Albrecht, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
  • Patent number: 8272565
    Abstract: A transaction card assembly includes a transaction card, a foldable backer, and an article. The transaction card includes an account identifier fixedly connected thereto. The account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal and links the transaction card to a financial account or record. The foldable backer supports the transaction card and defines an interior surface, an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, and a viewing aperture extending from the interior surface to the exterior surface. The article is coupled with the interior surface of the foldable backer such that a portion of the article is viewable through the viewing aperture when the foldable backer is in a folded configuration around the article. Stored-value cards, combinations, methods of facilitating use of a transaction product and other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted C. Halbur, Rebecca Skinner, Jessica D. Eriksen, Jessica Geisler, Timothy P. Clegg, Anthony V. Roberts
  • Patent number: 8261995
    Abstract: A financial transaction card includes a substrate, a member, and a rim. The substrate is formed of a first material and defines a first major surface and an aperture extending though the substrate. The substrate further includes an account identifier linking the financial transaction card to at least one of a financial account and a financial record and is configured for use a payment toward a purchase. The member is formed separately from the substrate and defines a perimeter edge. The rim extends around at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the member and is coupled with the first major surface of the substrate adjacent the aperture in a manner at least partially coupling the member to the substrate such that the aperture and the member align with one another. Other products and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Kim O. Lindahl, Ted C. Halbur, Travis M. Robertson, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
  • Patent number: 8256669
    Abstract: A transaction product includes a housing and a plurality of cards. The housing defines a storage chamber and a substantially planar exterior surface facing away from the storage chamber. The housing is configured to repeatedly open and close to selectively provide access to the storage chamber and includes a machine-readable account identifier statically secured to the substantially planar exterior surface. The machine-readable account identifier links the transaction product to an account or record remote from the transaction product and having a value available for use as payment toward a purchase. The plurality of cards is arranged in at least one stack. The at least one stack is selectively maintained within the storage chamber of the housing, and each card of the plurality of cards is substantially planar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Patricia L. Haugen, Adam W. Reynolds, Ted C. Halbur, Erin M. Borkowski, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
  • Patent number: 8231058
    Abstract: A transaction product assembly includes a transaction product and a supporting backer. The transaction product includes an account identifier, a primary article, and a panel. The account identifier links the transaction product to at least one of an account and a record, and the account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. The primary article defines a substantially planar surface. The panel extends across the substantially planar surface to define a pocket between the panel and the substantially planar surface. The supporting backer is formed separately from the transaction product and includes a flap extending into the pocket to at least partially couple the supporting backer to the transaction product. Other products, assemblies, combinations and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica D. Eriksen, Erin M. Borkowski, Phillip L. Clark, Timothy P. Clegg, Anthony V. Roberts, Dennis R. Smith, John Dwyer, Stacy M. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20120187196
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing, a light circuit and an account identifier. The housing includes a cover and a base. The cover and the base each define a respective primary panel and a plurality of side walls extending from the respective primary panel. The plurality of side walls defined by the base abut the plurality of side walls defined by the cover. The light circuit includes a light and a switch. The light circuit is substantially enclosed between the base and the cover, and the light is configured to emit illumination upon user interaction with the switch. The account identifier links the stored-value card to an account or record such that value from the account or record can be used as payment toward a purchase of one or more of goods and services. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Ted C. HALBUR, Dave B. SMITH, Timothy P. CLEGG
  • Publication number: 20120145800
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing, an audio circuit storing an audio file, and a speaker coupled to the audio circuit. The housing includes a first panel, a second panel spaced from and positioned opposite the first panel, and a side wall extending between the first panel and the second panel. The side wall extends substantially perpendicular to each of the first panel and the second panel such that an open cavity is formed between the first panel and the second panel. The housing further includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The audio circuit and the speaker are substantially enclosed within the open cavity of the housing. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Dawn M. SELG, Ted C. HALBUR, Dave B. SMITH, Timothy P. CLEGG
  • Patent number: 8146827
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing, a light circuit and an account identifier. The housing includes a cover and a base. The cover and the base each define a respective primary panel and a plurality of side walls extending from the respective primary panel. The plurality of side walls defined by the base abut the plurality of side walls defined by the cover. The light circuit includes a light and a switch. The light circuit is substantially enclosed between the base and the cover, and the light is configured to emit illumination upon user interaction with the switch. The account identifier links the stored-value card to an account or record such that value from the account or record can be used as payment toward a purchase of one or more of goods and services. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted C. Halbur, Dave B. Smith, Timothy P. Clegg
  • Patent number: D657818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
  • Patent number: D659754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Rossiter, Timothy P. Clegg
  • Patent number: D660909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Patent number: D661090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Karie Lazarowicz, Lizbeth Otremba, Erin M Borkowski, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
  • Patent number: D661350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted C. Halbur, Adam W. Reynolds, Jessica M. Trebrake, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
  • Patent number: D661732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Michael D. Ronk
  • Patent number: D664514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy P. Clegg
  • Patent number: D680110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Rossiter, Timothy P. Clegg
  • Patent number: D680543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Rossiter, Timothy P. Clegg
  • Patent number: D681040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Americhip, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Rossiter, Timothy P. Clegg